Process Authority, Research & Development Food Scientist

Furmano Foods Inc • Northumberland, PA • 6d ago

At Furmano Foods, you join a value-driven company with a legacy built on farm, faith, and family since 1921. We are dedicated to producing quality, shelf-stable foods while nurturing our employees, community, and the environment. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact while contributing to a culture of quality, service, and sustainability.

Position Summary

The Process Authority / R&D Food Scientist joins Furmano Foods' growth-oriented, manufacturing-centered organization. The person selected for this role is responsible for thermal processing safety, product development, and finished product quality testing. This position combines regulatory thermal process authority accountability with product development leadership. As a working leader, this individual will serve as a coach, a technical problem-solver, and a steward of Furmano's culture. They will lead a team of lab support staff, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety-all while modeling Furmano's core values of safety, gratitude, honesty, kindness, diligence, unity, and stick-to-it-iveness.

Leads product development projects from concept through commercialization

Ensures plant thermal processing systems remain compliant with all regulatory requirements

Develops and validates new formulations, reformulations, and cost improvement initiatives

Supports shelf-stable product innovation within our canned and thermally processed portfolio

Food safety is the responsibility of every employee and must be immediately escalated to supervision if concerns arise.

Core Responsibilities - Thermal Process Authority & Regulatory Compliance

Develop and implement thermal process systems

Assure plant batch and continuous retorts operate in regulatory compliance

Participate in development of thermal processes for new/improved products

Evaluate heat penetration data and process deviations

Prepare regulatory correspondence and reports

Support plant audits and regulatory inspections

Core Responsibilities - Product Development & Commercialization

Develop/test formulas for new products, quality improvements, and cost reductions

Execute plant trials and validations

Conduct shelf-life studies and sensory evaluations

Reformulate products for taste, nutrition, compliance, or cost

Troubleshoot production and quality issues

Documentation & Systems Management

Maintain PLM specifications and nutrition software data

Review and approve labels and nutritional claims

Maintain accurate formulation and trial documentation

Lead finished product testing and grading laboratory and team members

Maintain laboratory inventory and ensure GMP compliance

Support production record review as needed

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Quality, Culinary, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations

Provide quantitative insights to support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field

3-5 years of food R&D experience

Experience leading and supporting thermal processing operations

Preferred:

5+ years as a Process Authority in an acidified and/or low-acid canning operation

Experience with canned sauces, beans, soups, chili, tomato products, etc.

Experience with Canning, UHT, and Aseptic Operations

Culinary experience

Personal Characteristics

Even temperament and ethical conduct

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Passion for food innovation and continuous improvement

Strong commitment to product safety and quality

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing and walking in lab/production environments

Occasional pushing/pulling of carts

Manual dexterity required

Skills & Abilities

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; comfortable with interpreting data.

Technically competent

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; a team builder and a coach.

Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Computer literacy required (e.g., MS Office, ERP systems, Ignition, Adage, etc.).

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Onsite nurse

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